United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Hans Johnsen
1865 – 1920
Hans Johnsen served the U.S. Navy. Hans was 55 years old.
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U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Chief Machinist, U.S. Navy.
On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the action at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Showing great presence of mind, Johnsen turned off the steam from the engine which had been wrecked by a shell bursting in the cylinder.
497, 3 September 1898.
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For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
497, 3 September 1898.
On board the torpedo boat Winslow during the action at Cardenas, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Showing great presence of mind, Johnsen turned off the steam from the engine which had been wrecked by a shell bursting in the cylinder.
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